COO Jobs in Georgia

COO jobs in Georgia are in steady demand, with strong concentration in technology, logistics, financial services, and healthcare across roles from operations director through executive vice president. Atlanta anchors most of the hiring, with additional activity in Savannah and Augusta, where companies like Delta Air Lines, NCR Voyix, and Coca-Cola maintain deep operational leadership needs. The most consistent openings are in supply chain operations, healthcare system management, and technology company scaling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles128+
Top employerVisiting Nurse Health System
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring37
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Bright Vision Technologies
Senior Director, Laboratory Operations Management
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Bright Vision Technologies
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Senior Director, Laboratory Operations Management
Bright Vision Technologies
Atlanta, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Allied Health
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Laboratory Science
Compliance & Risk
$270k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Hotel Director of Operations
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Hotel Director of Operations
Redd Hospitality
Macon, Georgia
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$100k - $115k/yr

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Epiphany Dermatology
Regional Operations Director (SC, GA, VA, MD, and NJ)
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Regional Operations Director (SC, GA, VA, MD, and NJ)
Epiphany Dermatology
McDonough, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Master's degree in business
501-1,000

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US HEART & VASCULAR
Director, Practice Operations
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Director, Practice Operations
US HEART & VASCULAR
Gainesville, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Bachelor's degree in business

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City of Hope
Chief Operating Officer
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City of Hope
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Chief Operating Officer
City of Hope
Newnan, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$103.9 - $182.04/hr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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COO Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Marietta
5 jobs
Alpharetta
5 jobs
Macon
4 jobs
Gainesville
4 jobs
Augusta
3 jobs
Cumming
3 jobs
Decatur
3 jobs
Savannah
3 jobs

COO Job Market in Georgia

A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Visiting Nurse Health System
Visiting Nurse Health System3 open roles
Sodexo
Sodexo2 open roles
State Farm
State Farm2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Education

What Georgia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in COO jobs across Georgia.

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field required
  • Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in operations or general management
  • Demonstrated experience scaling organizations or leading cross-functional teams of significant size
  • Strategic planning and P&L accountability experience at the division or company level
  • Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and operational performance metrics
  • Strong communication and board-level presentation skills for Georgia executive environments

COO Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a coo in Georgia?

Becoming a coo in Georgia typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, operations, or a related field, often supplemented by an MBA from programs at Georgia Tech, Emory, or the University of Georgia. No state-issued license is required for the role. The practical path runs through senior director or VP of operations positions at Georgia-based companies, where demonstrated P&L ownership and cross-functional leadership are the primary qualifications employers evaluate.

Which companies hire coos in Georgia?

Employers hiring coos in Georgia right now include Visiting Nurse Health System, Sodexo, and State Farm, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and major logistics and healthcare systems means openings appear regularly across both established corporations and high-growth technology companies headquartered in the Atlanta metro.

Which Georgia cities have the most coo jobs?

Atlanta, Marietta, and Alpharetta have the most coo openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it is home to the largest share of Georgia's corporate headquarters, major hospital systems, and technology firms, while Savannah's growth as a logistics and port hub and Augusta's healthcare and cybersecurity sectors drive demand in those markets.

Are there remote coo jobs in Georgia?

Yes, but they're uncommon. The coo role is inherently an on-site executive position requiring direct oversight of people, facilities, and operations. About 60% of coo openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to be at technology companies or private equity-backed firms where operational oversight can be managed across distributed teams.

How can I get hired as a coo in Georgia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a director of operations or VP of operations role at a mid-size Georgia company, where you can build the P&L and leadership experience coo positions require. Large Georgia employers like Piedmont Healthcare and Georgia-Pacific offer high-potential management programs that develop operational leaders internally. An MBA from a Georgia institution strengthens candidacy significantly, and experience in supply chain, healthcare administration, or technology operations translates well into coo pipelines.

Where can I find and apply to coo jobs in Georgia?

You can find and apply to coo jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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